At Jacobson Realty Ltd. we believe that a personalized approach to selling your home is best. We understand that things come up and emotions get high. We are here to make sure that doesn't happen. We thank you again for choosing us to help you make your new endeavor a lot more fun and a whole lot easier. We are available to help you. Let us do the work while you reap the benefits!
What to expect while selling your Home:
- Select a Real Estate Professional who is well informed of the current market trends and whom you get along with.
- Estimate the amount you would like to make from your sale and see if your agent can assist you in making this happen.
- Sign a Listing Agreement
- Review financial options available for potential buyers
- Arrange for home inspections and start any repairs
- Prepare house for showings
- Review offers with your agent- your agent will present to you all offers
- Close deal
Our Goals while Selling your Home:
- Listen to you and understand your goals
- Price your home correctly
- Prepare your home for sale
- List Home with MLS (Multiple Listing Service)
- Implement a proven marketing plan
- Screen potential buyers for financial prequalification
- With your permission, show home when you're not available
- Make all necessary efforts to get your home sold
- Generate and follow-up on all leads
- Communicate continually so you know what to expect
- Answer any questions you may have
- Network the entire broker population
- Present all offers
- Negotiate final sale price
- Track the closing process of your home
Moving
- Before you move try to eat as many of the canned foods as possible. It will down on the space and weight of the boxes.
- Fill out a change of address form
- Fill out an IRS change of address form
- Make arrangements with a moving company
- Make travel arrangements, if necessary
- Transfer memberships for clubs, civic organizations and churches
- Obtain medical and dental records and ask your doctor for referrals
- Set up bank accounts in your new city
- Take inventory of belongings before you pack, just in case a box gets misplaced
- Make arrangements for pets
- Switch utilities to your new address; like electric, water, newspaper, magazines, telephone, cable, etc
- Confirm all travel arrangements
- Clean rugs and clothing and start packing
- Close bank accounts and have funds transferred
- Collect valuables from a safe deposit box and make copies of important documents before packing away
- On moving day double check all closets, cabinets, drawers, shelves, etc.
- Carry all important documents, currency and jewelry yourself
Packing Tips
- Keep boxes, marking pen, bubble wrap, newspaper, tissue, scissors and tape handy
- Use special boxes for heavy items
- Purchase special boxes for dishes and other breakables
- Save room in boxes by wrapping breakables in towels or other linens
- Have all rugs and draperies cleaned before you move
- Pack medicines in waterproof containers
Call Us Today to Get a Free Market Appraisal of Your Home!